HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 09.09.2014 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
The Georgetown City Council will meet on SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 at 3:30 P.M. at the Council Chambers,
101 E. 7th St., Georgetown, Texas
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Policy Development/Review Workshop -
A Discussion and possible direction on the proposed Georgetown Fire-based EMS Program -- John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
B Brief overview and direction regarding proposed changes to the Downtown and Community Services
Advisory Boards -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
C Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the
attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- CTSUD
- Meet and Confer Petition
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible direction on the proposed Georgetown Fire-based EMS Program -- John Sullivan,
Fire Chief
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Georgetown Fire Department currently operates as a First Responder Organization (FRO) that renders
medical care to nearly 80,000 residents within the City and extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Due to the
growing number of baby-boomers and retirees relocating to Georgetown, the demand for pre-hospital
medical services is expected to increase and will require a more efficient response model by the Fire
Department.
Currently, Georgetown Fire Department responds to all medical calls in a BRT (big red truck) and this is
often cited as being an “excessive” response for routine medical calls. Moreover, it limits our ability to
provide a flexible deployment model that meets the ever changing dynamics of emergency service.
We are proposing the implementation of two (2) transitional response vehicles (TRV’s) to allow for a more
cost-effective and efficient medical response. Moreover, these vehicles will be capable of transporting sick
and/or injured people to the hospital or alternate care facility. Additionally, we will begin the process of
transitioning BRT's to Advanced Life Support (ALS) capable units (rolling ER's).
The primary role of the TRV will be medical response, care, and transport. The secondary role will include
operational deployment at fire or other specialized emergency incidents. This will allow the fire department
to improve its ability to assemble an effective firefighting force (EFF) within 8-minutes. Currently, we are
only capable of providing the EFF within 8-min at approximately 39% of the fire incidents. Our goal is to
meet the national standard of 8-minutes at 90% of the fire incidents.
We have evaluated numerous fire-based EMS models and will provide a detailed review of the program in
this Council workshop.
A Power Point presentation will be provided at the Council Workshop.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Program is estimated to be cost-neutral within the first three (3) years of program operation.
A conservative financial modeling was utilized & includes an estimated seven (7) billable transports
per day.
Net program revenue after the first 12-month cycle is estimated as follows:
Medical Insurance: $1,503,000
Caring Hearts Program: $65,000
Subsidized/Uncollectable: (-$467,855)
Program expenses were forecasted as follows:
Personnel & ERE: $670,186
O&M: $148,564
TRV Debt Service: $65,418
Capital Equipment: $227,000
SUBMITTED BY:
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Cover Memo
Item # A
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Brief overview and direction regarding proposed changes to the Downtown and Community Services
Advisory Boards -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff has reviewed current ordinances related to the Downtown and Community Services citizen advisory
boards and commissions. Proposed changes and considerations are enumerated below.
Historic and Architectural Review Commission:
1. Clarification on CIT participation and automatic ascension to the commission;
2. Membership requirements revised to allow property owners or business owners “whenever possible” in
opening paragraph;
2. Clarify that Planning Director is authorized to designate a Historic Preservation Officer.
Main Street Advisory Board:
1. Direction on consolidating Advisory Board and Downtown TIRZ;
2. Remove low-interest loan language;
3. Limit the purpose to strategic planning, developing guidelines for awarding façade grants, reviewing
façade grants, fundraising, and reporting to Council;
4. Membership requirements revised to “Members of the Board shall represent public and private sector
interests. Additionally, through public advertising nominations will be requested from downtown commercial
property owners and downtown business owners.”
Convention and Visitors Board:
1. Limit the purpose of the board to strategic planning, developing guidelines for awarding HOT Grants,
reviewing HOT grant applications, and reporting to Council;
2. Include language regarding State law requirements for HOT;
3. Membership requirements revised to “Additionally, through public advertising nominations will be
requested from the arts community, the hotel/motel industry, the restaurant industry, major tourist attractions,
and the business community.”
Arts and Culture Board:
1. None.
Library Advisory Board:
1. Eliminate the needs assessment study.
Housing Advisory Board:
1. Amend bylaws to reflect the adoption of the Housing Planning
Cover Memo
Item # B
2. Reduce board size to 7 members (instead of 9)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
1. Add a Council member to board
2. Amend purpose to authorize review of Master Plans, Parks Bonds, and Parks CIP.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
Cover Memo
Item # B
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has
a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- CTSUD
- Meet and Confer Petition
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # C